39+ Words that rhyme with zulu
Zulu is a 2-syllable word with 39 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are accrue, adieu, ado. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of zulu
- noun
- a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities
- a community of Negroid people in eastern South Africa
- a Bantu language of considerable literary importance in southeastern Africa
2 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "zulu" in lyrics
See how zulu is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"And i could be your Shaka Zulu"
Binary Star f/ Brenda J — The Evolution of Man -
"Guru of Uhuru, still yellow Zulu"
Chief Kamachi — Rise & Rhyme -
"Hittin' hard like an Aztec swift like a Zulu"
Delinquent Habits — Tres Delinquentes
What do these rhymes mean?
- accrue
- grow by addition; "The interest accrues" come into the possession of; "The house accrued to the oldest son"
- adieu
- a farewell remark; "they said their good-byes"
- ado
- a rapid active commotion
- anew
- again but in a new or different way; "start afresh"; "wanted to write the story anew
- bamboo
- the hard woody stems of bamboo plants
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "zulu" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like accrue, adieu, ado create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "zulu" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.